Wednesday, January 14, 2015

The Dodgers 2015 Winter Development Program has just begun at Dodger Stadium, and it includes 27 of our best and brightest young prospects. Per Gabe Kapler:

The focus of our program is on developing stronger players and men through creating a family environment, developing a culture of trust and communication, and challenging them mentally. Though there is time for players to stay on their standard off-season routine, we are not presenting a physical showcase. Instead, we will feature 3 full days of guest speakers and thoughtful sessions on topics such as nutrition, sleep, and communication.

In Player Development, and throughout the Dodgers’ organization, we believe strongly in intellectual flexibility. We are asking all invitees to come prepared to question assumptions, ask the question why, and absorb new information. Additionally, communication is a fundamental requirement for our refreshed Dodger Way, and it should always be viewed as a two-way street. This program provides an opportunity for our players and staff to get to know each other and share ideas, philosophies, and beliefs.

“For me, a lot of it is the consistency and pitching inside (that I need
to figure out),” Reed said. “I know that’s been my weakness, and I
worked on it last year. But I have to get better at it. Not just talk
about it — I have to be better at it in games. Bullpens are one thing,
but pitching inside during games for me has always been more of a
challenge. I definitely want to carry that theme for this year.”

On the surface, Bolsinger wasn’t great for the Diamondbacks last year.
In nine starts and one relief appearance, he posted a 5.50 ERA (145
ERA-). By RA9-WAR, he was worth -0.6 wins. However, his peripherals were
significantly better. A .355 BABIP and 64.2% strand rate really boosted
his ERA. Bolsinger’s 4.01 FIP (105 FIP-) was a run and a half lower
than his ERA, and just 5% worse than league average. By FIP, Bolsinger
was worth +0.4 wins, a full win better than his RA9 value.

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